Cybex Fitness Blog

This week’s top picks in fitness, health and wellness news from across the web. Our editorial staff loves digging for the digital “good-stuff” (ok, we’re obsessed). Get ready to read, and sprint through the hottest topics you need to know.

Game Over: Study: Active Video Games for Kids Fail as ExerciseIn the search for fun ways to engage kids in healthy exercise habits, many believed video games where kids were moving, swinging, dancing or doing the tree pose met guidelines for daily exercise. Six years later, a new study suggests a restart on how we think about our fitness. The question remains: what about the kids? (reuters.com) 2/27

Smart Style:Athlete-Friendly IDs Help You Stay Safe in On-Road SportsOn the road to wellness, road warriors know the risk: the possibility of an accidental run-in with a vehicle leaving you hurt and unable to communicate with emergency responders. Should the worst occur, the ActiveID - created by a loving father/son team - speaks for you. As a stylish bonus: ActiveIDs worn by singles may be the best way to tell potential mates “I’m Active, Fit and Ready to Run”. (entrepreneur.com) 2/25